Facilities Manager

About the role

The Manager performs, coordinates, and supervises assigned department's machinery and equipment repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervises work crew including planning and scheduling all efforts to maintain all buildings, facilities, and grounds
• Prepares time and attendance reports as necessary
• Maintains inventory and maintenance records
• Prepares detail cost estimates and tracks expenses for repairs, materials, and labor for projects
• Inspects buildings for cleanliness and proper working order
• Other related duties as required

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)
• 2 years managerial field experience (required)
• If incumbent's primary location is a hospital/clinical setting, Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) must be obtained within 12 months (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related field (preferred)
• Vocational school training or licensure in HVAC, operating engineering, electrical and/or plumbing (preferred)
• Upon hire, Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) if working in a hospital setting (preferred)

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Knowledge of NFPA 99, 101, 72, 110 codes, the Joint Commission standards and all applicable local and state codes
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management software systems and Microsoft office products
• Skills to teach technical material in a formal setting
• Self-directed with the ability to handle stress and job pressure in order to successfully complete assignments in a timely manner
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to be courteous and considerate towards patients, families, co-workers and others and act as a team player

Physical demands

• Medium work - exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities
• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue
• Incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid
• No occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases
• There may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste